Joint Hypermobility in Children: Approach and Diagnosis

Explore the complexities of joint hypermobility in children through this informative 42-minute webinar presented by Dr. Marco Castori, Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics at IRCCS-Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital. Begin with an overview of general concepts surrounding joint hypermobility and its relationship to growth and development. Examine a comprehensive classification of joint hypermobility types in pediatric patients, guiding you to focus on the most relevant cases for further investigation. Delve into the differential diagnosis of conditions presenting joint hypermobility in children and learn about the diagnostic workflow, with emphasis on clinical molecular laboratory techniques. Conclude with valuable insights on managing children with joint hypermobility. Gain expertise from Dr. Castori, a renowned Clinical/Medical Geneticist with extensive research experience in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and related disorders, intellectual disability/multiple malformation syndromes, and hereditary skin disorders.